Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center, a historic landmark, is comprised of 19 commercial buildings and offers dining, shopping, people watching and skating. It is also home to the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Saturday Night Live, the Today Show, NBC Studios and the background for the popular TV Show, 30 Rock.

Tours of Rockefeller Center

You can easily walk around Rockefeller Center and explore at your own pace and style. For those who prefer a guide while learning history, hidden secrets and scandals, the official 90 minute Rockefeller Center Tour may be for you.

Join a local historian as they guide you throughout the center, learning about the Art Deco buildings, secret gardens, Radio City Music Hall, all the great works of art and architecture, the center’s intriguing past, the Rockefeller family and more.

Rockefeller Center Discount Passes

Dining and Drinking at Rockefeller Center

Summer Garden & Bar at Rock Center Café

There are at least 40 dining options at Rockefeller Center, covering every cuisine and budget. Both the concourse (below street level – see photo) and street level offer great people watching options. My favorites include:

Morrell Wine Bar & Café – amazing wine by the glass selection, delicious food choices and with both indoor an outdoor seating at street level, one of the best people watching spots in Rock Center.

Summer Garden & Bar at Rock Center Café – ever wonder what happens to the Ice Skating Rink in warm weather? It turns into an awesome outdoor café, complete with American fare, blue umbrellas and a perfect view of Prometheus and the huge water fountain.

Rainbow Room – go to SixtyFive, the bar on the 65th floor of 30 Rock, for the views and have a cocktail! The new space is gorgeous and if you are not visiting Top of the Rock (68-70 floors), this is the next best thing!

There are always specials, promotions, coupons and freebies offered on the Rockefeller Center website (under Dining), so make sure to check before you choose where to eat!

Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center

Do you like to see? Or be seen? Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a chance to be in the spotlight; or perhaps, spot a figure skating star. The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center has been a quintessential NYC winter experience for generations. Skate under the watchful eye of Prometheus and the unique urban backdrop of Rockefeller Center’s sparkling lights.

The Concourse (lower level) is a network of underground passageways connecting every building in Rock Center and seven subway lines and probably the closest thing to a shopping mall you will see in Manhattan. It is targeted slightly more to locals who work in the area (post office, dry cleaner, shoe repair, ATM), rather than visitors, but it does have some shopping.

Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2016

With up to 4 shows per day on weekends, the Rockettes are a tradition during the NYC Holiday Season for more than 75 years. Don’t miss the signature eye-high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers – including one with Santa.

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